Chương 160: Chapter 143. 2 Jobs And A Family

We made our way to the banquet table, we were greeted by everyone we ran into as we made steady progress towards the giant table situated at the top of the street we were using as the location of the banquet. It was actually the town square, but it was shaped more like a "T" than a square I was surprised to see that the Humans and Demons were actually getting along for a change. It was like they were actually friendly with each other." Did I miss something while I was locked away in the factory?"

I asked my Wives about the atmosphere, as I don't remember anything major happening." Oh, right, we didn't get a chance to tell you since everyone was so busy." sit... Sarah seemed to remember something important. I waited for her words as we sat down at the table we were assigned to." During our fight with the Wyvern, in the bunker, apparently, there was a fight between a male Demon and a male Human. Pandemonium broke out, until Emily stepped in and scolded them.

From there, apparently relations have been easy going. That Demon and Human that started the fight have been seen drinking together and wearing smiles as they chatted together."" Wow, Emily sure has a way with words!" I let out a smile and exclaimed my true thoughts on the matter. My respect of Emily has shot up significantly from that. I guess she really has it in her to be a leader after all! I hope she and the rest of the Humans can make it to Kuga like they want to." I mean...

I think another person could've done it as well..." Anna spoke in a whisper; I almost didn't hear her." Who would that be Anna? Sarah?" She was surprised when I asked her who she meant. She simply lifted her hand and pointed at me." Me? I mean... I guess my idea originally was to bring the 2 groups together, but it didn't work out that well until they all thought they were going to die, you know?" To my words, Sarah began to speak." I think that may have more to do with all of the work you were busy doing.

Whether you agree or not, because of your decisions, Wendy and Ellie are now Friends. Without a death sentence breathing down their necks and threatening them I might add. Sure, you didn't give a giant speech about Friendship, but the fact you're here, Married to us, I think it shows that Humans and Demons getting along is possible. I doubt there'll be any naysayers once we finally start Our Family properly in the coming year." Sarah began to rub her stomach while showering me with a hot gaze.

I guess my words have brought her motherly instincts into overdrive? Anna was also staring at me as well. I wonder how long I can keep holding back at this rate? I mean... I want them to have my children too after all..." Lord Drake! Good evening!" As we were staring at each other, Rodrick had come to greet us. I'm not sure if that was a good or bad thing. My Wives seem to think it's a bad thing judging by the annoyed expression they showed me before changing to a neutral expression and facing Rodrick.

I returned Rodrick's greeting after we all turned to him." Good evening, Rodrick, how are you today?" Rodrick's aversion to milk and dairy products has changed considerably since people in Paradise began to try it. He wasn't there at lunch that day, but around 4 days after that lunch, the Iceskin Family put in a request for ice cream to my factory, with Rodrick's signature no less. I was happy to oblige. With that, the Iceskins haven't been able to control themselves with their ice cream.

I continue to mention that ice cream is a dessert, so there's plenty of sugar in it. Only the women in town seem to heed my advice. The men continue to have ice cream as dessert for lunch and dinner. Thankfully, I'm producing more than enough at the factory to support Paradise's craving. I'm building a good surplus and keeping them kept and frozen in a giant freezer in the factory. This'll be good for my plans during that birthday celebration that's coming and the plans after that if everything goes well."

I've been doing fine for the most part, thank you again for delivering the ice cream so quickly the other day."" It was no problem. However, a problem could come from it."" What do you mean, Lord Drake?" Rodrick was surprised at my words, but I think it's better to bring this up now with him since I've been mulling over this for a while. I began to answer his question." Well, the Flameskins and the people who moved into Paradise all have easy to translate jobs when we begin to move into having commerce.

However, the Iceskins are Scholars and Historians, correct?"" Yes, that is correct?" Rodrick didn't seem to understand where I was going. If you spot this narrative on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation." In theory, you'll be making your money from a grant given to your family from the Government, right now, there's not much of an issue because there's no real money being used as payment for anything, we're all just taking what we need as dictated by my decisions.

Once money and coin starts being integrated, I can't just give the Iceskins privileges while they technically do nothing for the average citizen. Resentment would grow, I think? So, a way to "earn" the money is needed."" But, Lord Drake... My Family has lived here for Generations!?"" I understand that. I don't want you guys to leave Paradise or anything. That's why I've thought up a job for your family exclusively. It'll be a way to allow you to make money as well as continue your pursuits in Academia.""

And what is it?" Rodrick asked concerned. I wonder why he's so concerned. I mean, I think it'll be a good idea myself. Let's see what he thinks and test these waters..." I actually want your family to work 2 jobs. The 1st and most important is that I want you to operate a School to teach basic education to children until they turn around 15 or 16. That's when the education would change from the general education to more specialized things."" That would be doable, I suppose?

But would that really make the children be seen as "Educated"? I don't mean to undermine your idea, Lord Drake, but we are seen as a backwoods failing city. What specialized knowledge would we be teaching them?"" I know, that's why we'll be teaching them the contents of the Royal Academy for a quarter of the price for children over the age of 15. If they pass a standardized test of course."" A quarter of the price!? How could we even do that!?""

I'll ask for a class syllabus from them by offering them a trade deal for dairy products. Milk is a good drink for children. Having it for lunch can promote strong bones for developing children. If that fails, I could probably get King Warrick to give me one. With that, it opens the door to more specialized knowledge not available to the Royal Academy."" Okay... What would that knowledge be?"" After they graduate the courses of the Royal Academy.

Trading, Business and Customer Service, along with a job or apprenticeship for my milk business or even for a good shop in Paradise. I plan on using them as traveling salesmen. Probably something like a team of 3 with one able to use the Mana Storage Spell at a high enough grade that ice cream would stay frozen in it."" That high grade of a Magician!? Have your Wives not told you how difficult that is!?" I look at Sarah and Anna waiting for their answer. Sarah was more than happy to answer Rodrick's question."

Sir Rodrick, I myself am capable of casting such a Mana Storage as well as your family member, Edmon. We may be "rare" for now in Paradise, but I'm sure capable children already live here. They just need a chance to learn and grow. Which is what the School will be for." Sarah smiled a cool smile and Rodrick seemed to quiet down a bit from her response. In time he seemed to remember that I said I had 2 jobs for the Iceskin Family." What about the 2nd job, Lord Drake?"" A Public Library.""

You want to let others read books that My Family has collected for Centuries?"" Yes, and others. This flows into the schooling system. I want some people to go out into the world and look for rare books for our Library. This would be a good feature for the town besides the ice cream and high-quality scenery. Also, there's another drawing point, but I need to focus on the milk and dairy products for now."" But, Lord Drake, strangers could steal the books! They could vandalize or destroy them!"

Rodrick was very concerned for the books. I could understand why. Thankfully I had an answer for that." Rodrick, are you aware of Tracking Magic?"" Yes, but that Magic is for living people."" Yes, in theory. However, Queen Aqua has already developed a Spell to track inanimate objects."" How does one even do that?"" Time, Talent and Obsession. Apparently, this is a new discovery for her. She completed the Spell a few weeks ago. She informed me about it the last time I saw her.""

Ah, before you left the Royal Capital." I realized I almost informed someone that I could use Paula's ability to immediately move great distances. I decided to roll with his guess." Yes, I imagine she's gotten better with the Spell. But more importantly. Anna has the ability to learn the Spell. When we leave to visit the Capital, she plans on learning it. With that, a security for the books can begin to form.

I plan on having the gambit of Magics cast on the books, all manner of Resistance Spells and Durability Increasing Spells."" But those are time sensitive, Lord Drake." He's just full of "buts" isn't he? Good thing I have an answer." Yes, but if you Enchant them into a blank Magic Tool..."" Do you know how many it would take?"" Enough that the floor and ceiling will have enough room for around 30 more magic items. I'll show you the blueprints soon. I had Fraptz draw them up the other day.

The point is, the Library will take time, I suggest if the need does strike you, copying the rarest books in your collection would be a good use of your time. I should also mention I plan on having you be President of the Library. The School is the immediate concern, after we fully handle the food issue of course."" What would being President entail?"" You'd be able to request for certain books to be looked for. As well as final say on what's shown to the public and what will be part of the VIP section.""

Vip section?" I surprised him again." Yes, VIP. A section where there would be most of the rarest books. Along with a decent-sized room for the VIPs to read in peace and quiet away from the public's eye. After a thorough background check, I'd also want to grant them the privilege of renting books if they live here. Of course, it would be the job of the President of the Library to choose who would be accepted into this program or not.

I would want you to report these instances to me along with decent evidence of why the person would be denied."" Wouldn't that mean you have final say?"" Only for the declined parties. I need to make sure that the reasons are sound, and that no discrimination would be happening. I'll be doing the same for every Business in Paradise, current or future ones."" Who checks for you then, Lord Drake? if I may be so bold?" Rodrick asked, he seems genuinely curious. The answer came quite easily to me." My Wives.

They'll be more than happy to set me straight when I need to be. The idea of a School came from Sarah and a Library from Anna, I feel I should mention that."" I see." Seems Rodrick was running the numbers to see if this was favorable for him. In time, he asked to see the blueprints and if he or the Iceskins could make alterations, I mentioned I had blueprints for the school as well. He asked to seem them too. All in all, he walked away seemingly excited for the prospect of having a Library.

As for the alterations, I said as long as they made sense." That wasn't bad. Also not mentioning that Anna would be doing periodic checks to make sure everything was up to our standards, was well done."" Of course. I can't let him know that we're going to be watching him, right?" With that, I shared a laugh with my Wives as the night went on.